Petitioners Zakia Soman, Shayara Bano welcome Supreme Court's verdict on Triple Talaq
Aug 22, 2017, at 06:06 pm
New Delhi, Aug 22 (IBNS): Two main petitioners, Zakia Soman and Shayara Bano, on Tuesday welcomed the Supreme Court's declaration of instant Triple Talaq (oral divorce to Muslim women by their husbands) as "unconstitutional" by a 3:2 majority verdict.
Scrapping of Triple Talaq : AIMPLB to study the order
Aug 22, 2017, at 05:40 pm
New Delhi, Aug 22 (IBNS) : After the Supreme Court nullified the age-old Islamic practice of triple talaq, the All India Muslim Personal Law Board on Tuesday said its legal committee will study and advice the executive of the board.
Triple Talaq unconstitutional, illegal, says Supreme Court; asks Govt to frame law
Aug 22, 2017, at 04:54 pm
New Delhi, Aug 22 (IBNS): In what is seen as a landmark victory for the Muslim women fighting to scrap the practice of triple talaq, the Supreme Court on Tuesday said the practice is unconstitutional and asked the government to legislate a law in Parliament.
Supreme Court bars Triple talaq for 6 months till Parliament legislate
Aug 22, 2017, at 04:28 pm
New Delhi, Aug 22 (IBNS): The Supreme Court on Tuesday put a stay on triple talaq for six months and asked the Parliament to legislate a law on the contentious practice in Muslim society.
Triple talaq: Verdict to be out by 10:30 am, India waits with bated breath
Aug 22, 2017, at 03:52 pm
New Delhi, Aug 22 (IBNS): The much awaited triple talaq verdict will be out by 10:30 am on Tuesday morning, reports said.
India awaits a landmark Supreme Court verdict on triple talaq on Tuesday
Aug 22, 2017, at 05:58 am
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IBNS): The Supreme Court on Tuesday is likely to deliver its verdict on the controversial Triple Talaq, the practice of a unilateral oral divorce to Muslim women by their husbands
Prakash Javadekar launches ‘Swasth Bachche, Swasth Bharat’
Aug 22, 2017, at 05:08 am
Kochi, Aug 21 (IBNS): ‘Swasth Bachche, Swasth Bharat’ Programme, an initiative of Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan to prepare a physical Health and Fitness Profile Card for more than 12 lakhs of Kendriya Vidyalaya students was launched in Kochi.
Sweet shops across West Bengal go on strike to protest against GST
Aug 22, 2017, at 04:49 am
Kolkata, Aug 21 (IBNS): Over 2 lakh sweet shops across West Bengal observed a day-long shut down on Monday to protest against Central government's decision of imposing Goods and Service Tax (GST) on sweet items.
BJP sweeps Mira Bhayander Municipal Corporation polls
Aug 22, 2017, at 04:46 am
Mumbai, Aug 21 (IBNS): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday won the Mira Bhayander Municipal Corporation civic polls by bagging 61 of the 95 seats.
Sweet shops across West Bengal go on strike to protest against GST
Aug 22, 2017, at 02:59 am
Kolkata, Aug 21 (IBNS): Over 2 lakh sweet shops across West Bengal observed a day-long shut down on Monday to protest against Central government's decision of imposing Goods and Service Tax (GST) on sweet items.
Aug 22, 2017, at 02:10 am
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IBNS): Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu on Monday expressed his concern over the frequent disruptions faced by Parliament and State legislatures and advised lawmakers to debate and decide instead of stalling legislative business.
Arunachal Pradesh: Assam Rifles nab 4 NSCN militants, bust hideout of Naga militants
Aug 22, 2017, at 02:07 am
Guwahati, Aug 21 (IBNS): Continuing the massive operation against the militants, the troops of Assam Rifles apprehended four hardcore NSCN militants and busted a hideout of Naga militants in Arunachal Pradesh in the past 48 hours, officials said.
Supreme Court to announce verdict on Triple Talaq tomorrow
Aug 22, 2017, at 02:06 am
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IBNS): The Supreme Court on Tuesday is likely to deliver its verdict on Triple Talaq, media reports said.
Mayawati denies her call for Opposition unity for 2019 Lok Sabha election
Aug 22, 2017, at 02:04 am
Lucknow, Aug 21 (IBNS): Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati rejected any of her call for Opposition unity in 2019 Lok Sabha election, media reports said.
26 river embankments breached in Assam flood
Aug 22, 2017, at 01:51 am
Guwahati, Aug 21 (IBNS): The second wave of devastating flood has breached 26 river embankments in 15 districts of Assam causing heavy damages of properties and immense hardship to people.
Union Home Minister launches the Digital Police Portal under CCTNS project
Aug 22, 2017, at 01:06 am
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IBNS): Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh has said the Ministry of Home Affairs will undertake steps to integrate the various organs of the Criminal Justice System such as the Police, Courts, Prisons, Prosecution, Forensic Laboratories, Finger Prints and Juvenile Homes with the Crime and Criminal Tracking Network & Systems (CCTNS) database.
Narendra Modi, Amit Shah meet CMs, deputy CMs from BJP-ruled states
Aug 22, 2017, at 01:03 am
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IBNS): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Amit Shah, in presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, held a meeting with all the Chief Ministers and Deputy Chief Ministers from the saffron party-ruled states on Monday.
Mamata Banerjee visits flood affected areas of North Bengal
Aug 22, 2017, at 12:34 am
Kolkata, Aug 21 (IBNS): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday visited the flood-hit areas of North Bengal for inspection.
President of India Ram Nath Kovind visits Leh
Aug 22, 2017, at 12:22 am
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IBNS): President of India Ram Nath Kovind presented Colours to all five Ladakh Scouts Battalions and the Ladakh Scouts Regimental Centre.
Army lends helping hand in Bihar floods
Aug 22, 2017, at 12:11 am
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IBNS): Under the aegis of the 4 RAPID, based on requisition from civil administration, the army columns have been deployed for rescue and relief operations in the devastated flood affected areas of Bihar to include Madhubani, Sitamarhi, Gopalganj and Muzzafarpur districts.
Subhas Bose's family members want Central govt to solve the disappearance mystery
Aug 21, 2017, at 11:59 pm
Kolkata, Aug 21 (IBNS): Some members of the family of freedom fighter Subhas Chandra Bose have demanded a mitochondrial DNA test of his alleged ashes kept at the Renkoji Temple in Japan and uncovering the identity of Bhagwanji or Gumnami Baba of Faizabad.
PM Narendra Modi wishes O Panneerselvam for taking oath as Deputy CM of Tamil Nadu
Aug 21, 2017, at 11:15 pm
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IBNS): Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated O Panneerselvam as he took oath as Deputy Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu.
O. Panneerselvam takes oath as Deputy Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu
Aug 21, 2017, at 10:26 pm
Chennai, Aug 21 (IBNS): AIADMK leader O. Panneerselvam on Monday took oath as the Deputy Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu during a ceremony at the Raj Bhawan here.
Tamil Nadu CM announces merger of rival factions of the AIADMK
Aug 21, 2017, at 09:25 pm
Chennai, Aug 21 (IBNS): The handshake between the leaders, state CM E Palaniswami and former CM O Panneerselvam, heading the rival factions of Tamil Nadu's AIADMK party, appears to have brought down the proverbial curtains on the intra-party feud, according to media reports.
Discussions between rival AIADMK camps fuel merger speculations on Monday
Aug 21, 2017, at 08:34 pm
Chennai, Aug 21 (IBNS): With Chief Minister E Palaniswami, popularly referred to as EPS, likely to agree to expel Sasikala, is probably to going to enable the much-discussed merger between the rival factions of the AIADMK party, according to media reports on Monday.
PM says start-ups and entrepreneurs may be encouraged to participate in soil testing
Aug 21, 2017, at 07:56 pm
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Monday, reviewed the progress of two key schemes related to the agriculture sector - Soil Health Cards; and Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY).
Gujarat HC issues notice to EC and Ahmed Patel regarding Rajya Sabha election
Aug 21, 2017, at 07:50 pm
Ahmedabad, Aug 21 (IBNS): The Gujarat High Court, on Monday, issued notices to the Election Commission and Congress leader Ahmed Patel regarding the recently held Rajya Sabha election, according to media reports.
Narendra Modi and Amit Shah to meet CMs of BJP-ruled states on Monday
Aug 21, 2017, at 07:21 pm
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief Amit Shah are meeting the chief ministers and deputy chief ministers of all BJP-ruled states in India on Monday, according to media reports.
Vice President Venkaiah Naidu condoles the loss of lives in UP train accident
Aug 21, 2017, at 06:33 pm
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IBNS): Vice President of India, M. Venkaiah Naidu has condoled the loss of lives in the derailment of the Puri-Haridwar Kalinga Utkal Express at Khatauli near Muzaffarnagar in Uttar Pradesh.
Former Sarpanch killed in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir
Aug 21, 2017, at 06:24 pm
Srinagar, Aug 21 (IBNS): Jammu and Kashmir police recovered the body of a former Panchayat member from an orchard in Anantnag district of South Kashmir, an official said on Monday.